Blunt renal artery trauma: A therapeutic dilemma

Blunt abdominal trauma with consequent renal artery dissection is a rare complication. Treatment is chosen on the patient's hemodynamic status, renal function and vascularization. We present two cases of renal dissection after blunt abdominal trauma: first one treated with conservative manageme...

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Published in:Turkish journal of urology 2019-05, Vol.45 (3), p.233-236
Main Authors: G. Rossi, Umberto, Cariati, Maurizio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Blood pressure
Defects
Dissection
General Urology
Hospitals
Injuries
Medical imaging
Patients
Sensors
Trauma
Ultrasonic imaging
Urology
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Summary:Blunt abdominal trauma with consequent renal artery dissection is a rare complication. Treatment is chosen on the patient's hemodynamic status, renal function and vascularization. We present two cases of renal dissection after blunt abdominal trauma: first one treated with conservative management, and the other one with urgent endovascular stenting.
ISSN:2149-3235
2149-3057
2980-1478
DOI:10.5152/tud.2018.91145